As mentioned in our earlier coverage on Darksiders II, Vigil Games and THQ's upcoming sequel to last year's Darksiders, War, the original protagonist of the first ganme, will be warming the bench as Death takes centerstage.

While we have earlier taken a sneak peek at the new protagonist with the cover of the July issue of Game Informer magazine, we can afford a more comprehensive look at the twin scythe-wielding, baddass pale rider as Vigil Games and THQ have released a collection of new gameplay screenshots and a new extended announcement trailer from the upcoming sequel.

Hit the jump to check out the new trailer, followed by the gorgeous screenshots from the title.